Hog Production Workshop with Dr. Kelsey Grey

Getting into Hog Production

Workshop

Invermere, November 13

Verterinarian Dr. Kelsey Gray with Prairie Swine Health Services in Red Deer gave a three-hour workshop on hog production to 28 East Kootenay producers. Topics covered included pig health and disease management, nutrition, housing, finishing, breeds, body condition, flavour and quality, transportation, tagging, and more. The workshop was held next door to the newly constructed abattoir of the Windermere & District Famers’ Institute.

Resources:

• Power Point Presentation: Getting into Hog Production, Dr. Kelsey Gray, Prairie Swine Health Services, Red Deer

• SPCA-Certified Pig Standards

• Pig Code of Practice, National Farm Animal Care Council

• 4H Swine Members Manual

• Small-Scale Pig Production Manual, Nova Scotia

• Introduction to Organic Swine Production, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture

Event Details

• Invermere: Tuesday, November 13, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Venue: Lions’ Hall, 611 Highway 93/95

• Presenter: Dr. Kelsey Gray – Veterinarian with Prairie Swine Health Services in Calgary. Kevin Murphy, P.Ag., Ministry of Agriculture

• Free event. Coordinated by the Windermere & District Farmers’ Institute and Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors.